ALGONA—Algona built a big first half lead and never looked back in a 60-24 North Central Conference girls basketball victory on Friday, Jan. 7, over the St. Edmond Gaels.

The red-and-black led 14-8 at the conclusion of the first period and increased their advantage to 34-18 at intermission. The home team took a commanding 51-24 lead into the final eight minutes of action.